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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
TEJAS Scheme
Through pilot project Training in Emirates Job and Skills , the National Skill Development Corporation  is collaborating with top employers working in following sectors:
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Employers
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Sectors
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EFS
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Construction & Allied Sectors
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AIQU
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Information Technology
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Esa Saleh Al Gurg
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Construction, Manufacturing
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Future Milez
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Automotive
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Lulu
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Financial Services
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Dulsco
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Construction & Allied Sectors
Under the ongoing pilot project TEJAS, candidates are placed after training and certification in Gulf Cooperation Council  countries. Out of target 10,000, the progress is as follows:
- Candidates placed  : 101
- Candidates undergoing training and certification : 35
Though the exact figure of workers who came back to India from the United Arab Emirates  is not known, however, as per Government’s estimates, around 3,30,058 workers returned from the UAE under the Vande Bharat Mission. The Government launched the SWADES  scheme which aims to create a database of returning citizens based on their skill sets and experience. The returning citizens were required to fill out an online SWADES Skills Card at http://www.nsdcindia.org/swades/. The TEJAS Scheme is also applicable to the returnee workers.
As of date, 25,912 people have returned to India during the Pandemic. The information of returnee migrants was collected via skills card and was used to facilitate placement opportunities by integrating returnees with Skill India’s ASEEM  portal.
The skills which are being targeted to develop among the workers under the project TEJAS are Full Stack Engineer, Desktop Engineer, NET Engineer, Quality Assurance  Engineer, HVAC  technicians, Plumbers, Multi-skilled technicians, Welders, Car Drivers, Bike Riders, Food & Beverage Service Operator, Cooks, Front Office Hospitality Staff, Retail Service Assistants, IT Professionals, Finance Professionals, and Healthcare Professionals.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.17% GS 2021’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.27% GS 2026’, Auction for Sale  of ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2031’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.62% GS 2039’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.63% GS 2059’
Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “6.17 per cent Government Stock 2021” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  “7.27 per cent Government Stock 2026” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  “GoI Floating Rate Bond 2031” for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction,  “7.62 per cent Government Stock 2039” for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction and  “7.63 per cent Government Stock 2059” for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction,. Subject to the limit of Rs 17000 Cr, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 1000 Cr each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday, July 26, 2019.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on July 26, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon and the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 pm.
The result of the auctions will be announced on July 26, 2019  and payment by successful bidders will be on July 29, 2019 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Rajasthan on its State Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Rajasthan on its State Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "अपनी समृद्ध संस्कृति और वैभवशाली विरासत के लिए विख्यात राजस्थान के सभी भाइयों और बहनों को राजस्थान दिवस की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।"
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Government decides to discontinue the Central Allocation of Remdesivir
Remdesivir production ramped up ten times
Country has enough Remdesivir, supply is more than demand
Strategic stock of 50 lakhs vials of Remdesivir to be maintained
Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya informed that the production of Remdesivir is ramped up ten times from 33,000 vials/day on 11th April 2021 to 3,50,000 vials/day today under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
The Minister further informed that the Government has also increased the number of plants producing Remdesivir from 20 to 60 plants within a month. Now the country has enough Remdesivir as the supply is much more than the demand, he added.
Shri Mandaviya said that the Government has decided to discontinue the Central Allocation of Remdesivir to States. He has directed the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Agency and CDSCO to continuously monitor the availability of Remdesivir in the country.
Government of India has also decided to procure 50 lakh vials of Remdesivir to maintain it as a strategic stock for the emergency requirement, he added.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rates Notification No. 31/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.26/2021-Customs, dated 4th March, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 19th March, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Australian Dollar
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57.95
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55.60
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Bahraini Dinar
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198.70
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186.00
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Canadian Dollar
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59.50
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57.35
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Chinese Yuan
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11.35
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11.00
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Danish Kroner
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11.90
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11.45
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EURO
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88.25
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85.10
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.50
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9.15
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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248.35
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232.45
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New Zealand Dollar
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53.85
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51.50
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.75
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8.45
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Pound Sterling
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102.80
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99.35
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Qatari Riyal
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20.55
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19.30
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19.95
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18.70
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Singapore Dollar
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54.95
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53.10
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South African Rand
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5.10
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4.80
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Swedish Kroner
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8.70
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8.40
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Swiss Franc
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80.05
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76.95
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Turkish Lira
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9.95
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20.35
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19.10
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US Dollar
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73.35
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71.60
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Japanese Yen
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Korean Won
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6.25
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Trauma Centres
Under the Programme namely, Capacity Building for developing Trauma Care Facilities in Government Hospitals on National Highways, during 11th and 12th Five Year Plans , a total of 116 and 85 trauma care facilities  respectively were identified and Central assistance of Rs. 461.8837 crores and Rs. 269.1296 crores respectively was released.
During the 10th Five Year Plan , under a pilot scheme on strengthening emergency services in Government Hospital, financial assistance of Rs 1.5 crore was provided to Bikram Referral Center, Patna. The State Government of Bihar has informed that six bedded Trauma Centre at Bikram, Patna has already been constructed in 2004.
During the 11th FYP, Government of Bihar submitted 9 proposals for establishing TCFs at Civil Hospital, Kishanganj;District Hospital, Purnia;Civil Hospital, Madhepura;Darbhanga Medical College Hospital, Dharbhanga; S.K. Medical College Hospital, Muzaffarpur; Civil Hospital, Gopalgang; Civil Hospital, Jhanjharpur;Sadar Hospital, Sasaram, Rohtas; and AN Magadh Medical College Hospital, Gaya. All these proposals have been approved and funds to the extent of Rs. 6.45 crore have been released to the State Government as first instalment for the approved TCFs. Construction of the approved TCFs is at different stages.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, here today.
Ministry of Defence
IMO Award for exceptional bravery at sea to Indian Navy, ICG and Master along with crew of tugboat Ocean Bliss
In order to internationally recognise extraordinary seamanship skills and outstanding courage displayed by individuals at sea, International Maritime Organization  award for exceptional bravery at sea is conferred annually to individuals or groups who, at the risk to their own lives, perform acts of exceptional bravery in attempting to save life at sea or in attempting to prevent or mitigate damage to the marine environment.
This year, IMO council awarded Certificate of Commendation to Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Master along with crew members of tugboat Ocean Bliss for exceptional and courageous efforts towards rescue operation of M/T New Diamond, which caught fire and was drifting towards the coast, laden with inflammable cargo. The rescue team members of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and the master and crew of tugboat Ocean Bliss, carried out sustained and effective fire- fighting operations and skilfully towed the vessel away from the coast, thereby preventing loss of life at sea and averted a serious marine pollution incident.
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Ministry of Finance
IIT coaching industry fraud worth more than Rs. 14 crores unearthed
GST collected from students misappropriated
Mumbai, April 1, 2023
Acting upon specific intelligence, the officers of Division – VIII, Mumbai East CGST Commissionerate have detected a new modus of tax evasion in the coaching sector. A private limited company M/s Rao Edusolutions Pvt. Ltd., operating under the brand name Rao IIT Academy, has been suspected of collecting GST at 18% on the tuition fees from its students, but declaring unrelated and exempt services in the returns filed with the department. The tuition fees thus collected is believed to have been misappropriated in favour of the company.
One of the two directors of the company has been arrested under Section 69 of CGST Act, 2017 for contravening provisions of Section 132. The suspected evasion is upwards of Rs. 14 crores, making the offence cognizable and non-bailable under Section 132 of CGST Act. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody for a period of 13 days by the duty Additional Metropolitan Magistrate.
The operation is a part of efforts by CGST Mumbai Zone to swiftly detect new modes of GST fraud and stamp out the evaders.
Ministry of Defence
Women Officers in Helicopter Stream of Indian Navy
In yet another first in the history of Indian naval aviation, two women officers have been selected to join as “Observers”  in the helicopter stream. They would in effect, be the first set of women airborne combatants who would be operating from warships. Earlier, entry of women was restricted to the fixed wing aircraft that took off and landed ashore.
These officers, Sub Lieutenant  Kumudini Tyagi and SLtRiti Singh, are a part of a group of 17 officers of the Indian Navy, including four women officers and three officers of the Indian Coast Guard  who were awarded “Wings” on graduating as “Observers” at a ceremony held on 21 Sep 20 at INS Garuda, Kochi. The ceremony was presided by Rear Admiral Antony George NM, VSM, Chief Staff Officer  who presented the awards and coveted wings to the graduating officers. In addition, the Chief guest also awarded the ‘Instructor Badge’ to six other officers,  who had successfully graduated as Qualified Navigation Instructors  on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Rear Admiral Antony George while complementing the graduating officers highlighted the fact that it is a landmark occasion wherein for the first-time women are going to be trained in helicopter operations which would ultimately pave way for the deployment of women in frontline warships of Indian Navy
The officers of the 91st Regular course and 22nd SSC Observer course were trained in air navigation, flying procedures, tactics employed in air warfare, anti-submarine warfare and exploitation of airborne avionic systems. These officers would serve on-board Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
From the 91st Regular Observer Course, Lieutenant Hitesh Singh was awarded the Uttar Pradesh Trophy on being adjudged ‘First in the Overall Order of Merit’ while Lt Anuj Kumar was awarded the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command Trophy for being adjudged ‘Best in Flying’. Lt Hitesh Singh was also awarded Sub Lt RV Kunte memorial Book Prize on being adjudged ‘Best in Ground Subjects’. From 22nd SSC Observer Course SLtKreeshma R was awarded the Book Prize for being adjudged ‘Best in Overall Order of Merit’.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Government modifies operational guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna 
Performance evaluation of insurance companies has been made stringent
The Government has decided to incorporate the provision of penalties for States and Insurance Companies for the delay in settlement of insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal BimaYojana . This crucial provision is part of the new operational guidelines issued by the Govt for the implementation of PMFBY.The farmers will be paid 12% interest by insurance companies for the delay in settlement claims beyond two months of prescribed cut-off date. State Governments will have to pay 12% interest for the delay in release of State share of subsidy beyond three months of prescribed cut-off date submission of requisition by insurance companies. The new operational guidelines come at the onset of the rabi season, which starts from 1st of October.
The new operational guidelines also detail a Standard Operating Procedure for evaluation of insurance companies and remove them from the scheme if found ineffective in providing services. The Government has also decided to include perennial horticultural crops under the ambit of PMFBY on a pilot basis. The scheme, as per the new operational guidelines provides add on coverage for crop loss due to attack of wild animals, which will be implemented on a pilot basis. Aadhaar number will be mandatorily captured to avoid duplication of beneficiaries.
In order to ensure that more non-loanee farmers are insured under the scheme, apart from various awareness activities being scheduled, the insurance companies are given a target of enrolling 10% more non-loanee farmers than the previous corresponding season. The insurance companies will have to mandatorily spend 0.5% of gross premium per company per season for publicity and awareness of the scheme.
The new operational guidelines address the current challenges faced while implementing the scheme by putting forth effective solutions. The much demanded rationalization of premium release process has been incorporated in the new guidelines. As per this, the insurance companies need not provide any projections for the advance subsidy. Release of upfront premium subsidy will be made at the beginning of the season based on 50% of 80% of total share of subsidy of corresponding season of previous year as GOI/State subsidy. Balance premium will be paid as a second instalment based on the specific approved business statistics on the portal for settlement of claims. Final installment will be paid after reconciliation of entire coverage data on portal based on final business statistics. This will reduce the delay in settling the claims of farmers.
New Provisions in the Operational Guidelines of PMFBY
President's Secretariat
President of India Presents National Awards for The Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in New Delhi today  on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that the future of the country depends on ensuring all citizens have the capacity to realise their full potential. To achieve this goal, we have to create a sensitive and harmonious society, where every person feels empowered – and a society of empathy, where one person feels the pain of another.
The President said that our Constitution guarantees equality, freedom, justice and dignity to all citizens, including the Divyang. The Government has enacted laws for the empowerment, inclusion and mainstreaming of differently-abled persons. No Divyang person should be evaluated by his or her physical ability, but by his or her intellect, knowledge and courage.
The President congratulated the award winners and said he was optimistic they would inspire other differently-abled persons to strive to reach new heights. He also expressed confidence that citizens of our country will build an inclusive New India, with an appropriate and sensitive approach to our Divyang fellow Indians.
Text of President’s address in Hindi is attached.
PIB Headquarters
Staff Selection Commission have been admitted 34,272 candidates for the examination in Southern Region
1. Staff Selection Commission will be conducting Phase-VII/2019/Selection Posts in Computer Based Mode.
- In Southern Region, 34,272 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 11 Venues located at 4 Cities viz. Vijayawada & Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad in Telangana and Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
3. In Southern Region, the examination will be held on 15'" & 16 October, 2019. There will be 3 Shifts in a day - 1%t Shift from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ; 2" Shift from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. and 3 Shift from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way that candidates can download the same ONLY 4 DAYS BEFORE THEIR ACTUAL DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ALL THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS TILL THEIR DATE OF EXAMINATION. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and e-mail to their mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
- PROHIBITED ITEMS such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets  are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination hall. If any such item is found in possession of a candidate in the examination hall, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also be liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3-7 years. Candidates are, therefore, strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue.
6. Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate.
- In addition to Original Valid Identity Proof, the Candidate must carry a photo identity card having Date of Birth as printed on the Admission Certificate. If photo identity card does not have the Date of Birth then the candidate must carry an additional certificate in proof of the Date of Birth. In case of mismatch in the Date of Birth mentioned in the Admission Certificate and Photo ID/the Certificate brought in support of Date of Birth, the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination.
- All the candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
- This Press Note is issued for information and benefit to the candidates.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture
Government of India is aware about the impact of climate change on agriculture and farmers’ lives. Extensive field and simulation studies were carried out in agriculture by the network centres located in different parts of the country. The climate change impact assessment was carried out using the crop simulation models by incorporating the projected climates of 2050 & 2080. In absence of adoption of adaptation measures, rainfed rice yields in India are projected to reduce by 20% in 2050 and 47% in 2080 scenarios while, irrigated rice yields are projected to reduce by 3.5% in 2050 and 5% in 2080 scenarios. Climate change is projected to reduce wheat yield by 19.3% in 2050 and 40% in 2080 scenarios towards the end of the century with significant spatial and temporal variations. Climate change is projected to reduce the kharif maize yields by 18 and 23% in 2050 and 2080 scenarios, respectively. Climate change reduces crop yields and lower nutrition quality of produce. Extreme events like droughts affect the food and nutrient consumption, and its impact on farmers.
Government of India has formulated schemes/plans to make agriculture more resilient to climate change. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture  is one of the Missions within the National Action Plan on Climate Change . The mission aims at evolving and implementing strategies to make Indian agriculture more resilient to the changing climate.
To meet the challenges of sustaining domestic food production in the face of changing climate, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research , Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India launched a flagship network research project ‘National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture’  in 2011. The project aims to develop and promote climate resilient technologies in agriculture, which addresses vulnerable areas of the country and the outputs of the project help the districts and regions prone to extreme weather conditions like droughts, floods, frost, heat waves, etc. to cope with such extreme events. Short term and long-term research programs with a national perspective have been taken up involving adaptation and mitigation covering crops, horticulture, livestock, fisheries and poultry. The main thrust areas covered are;
 identifying most vulnerable districts/regions,
 evolving crop varieties and management practices for adaptation and mitigation,
 assessing climate change impacts on livestock, fisheries and poultry and identifying adaptation strategies. Since 2014, 1888 climate resilient varieties have been developed besides 68 location specific climate resilient technologies have been developed and demonstrated for wider adoption among farming communities.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.